Anoro Ellipta
(umeclidinium / vilanterol)
Treats COPD.
Our bottom line
Anoro Ellipta (umeclidinium / vilanterol) is good first-choice treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but may be more expensive than older medicines that work just like as well.
- Drug class: Respiratory
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: No lower cost generic available
Upsides
- The inhaler device is simple and easy to use for patients with joint pain.
- Its once daily dosing is more convenient than other medicines that work like it.
Sign up and get Pill Talk, the latest in health & medicine news from Iodine
What to expect from Anoro Ellipta, on one page
Download Fact SheetDownsides
- You have to take it consistently to get the full dose and benefits of treatment.
- It doesn't treat asthma.
- You will still need to have a rescue inhaler handy in case of sudden breathing attacks.
Sign up and get Pill Talk, the latest in health & medicine news from Iodine
What to expect from Anoro Ellipta, on one page
Download Fact SheetAnoro Ellipta (umeclidinium / vilanterol) contains two medicines that causes the lungs to relax and open.
- Drug class: Respiratory
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: No lower cost generic available
Used for
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Dosage forms
- Inhaler
Prices and coupons
Skip prices section. Skip to what to expect section.- AlbertsonsGet free coupon$424.93
- Rite AidGet free coupon$424.93
What to expect when you take Anoro Ellipta (umeclidinium / vilanterol) for COPD
Skip what to expect section. Skip to side effects section.- First few hoursHoursFirst few daysDaysFirst few weeksWeeksFirst few monthsMonths
- Effectiveness
- Starts to kick inFull effects
- First few hoursHoursFirst few daysDaysFirst few weeksWeeksFirst few monthsMonths
- Possible side effects
- Chest pain
- Lung infection
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Neck pain
- Pain in the arm and legs
Side effect rates for Anoro Ellipta (umeclidinium / vilanterol)
- Throat infection2%2%
- Diarrhea2%2%1%1%
- Pain in the arms and legs2%2%1%1%
The placebo bar shows how common a side effect was for people taking a sugar pill instead of Anoro Ellipta.
People taking Anoro Ellipta felt side effect more
People taking Anoro Ellipta felt side effect less
Risks and Warnings for Anoro Ellipta (umeclidinium / vilanterol)
Skip risks section. Skip to common concerns section.- Higher risk if:
- › Asthma
Anoro Ellipta (umeclidinium / vilanterol) should not be used for asthma. This medicine increases the risk of death if you have asthma.
This is a black box warning. The FDA requires this warning when there is a significant risk of serious or life-threatening effects that anyone taking the drug should consider.